Monthly Archives: October 2008

Concerts, WHERE: Europe

Mark Ben in Paris Concert

LE CENTRE D’ART ET DE CULTURE
HBGPROD- DAVID COHEN & HAIM BERDAH
(Lubavitch Rabbis)
Présente avant sa tournée en France
L’évenement Musical de la rentrée

MARK BEN en Concert SHOW CASE

CENTRE RACHI LE 4 NOV 2008
39 RUE BROCA 75005 PARIS
Réservation infoline Pré-Vente Tel:01 42 17 10 38
TARIF 20 € TARIF REDUIT 15 €
en partenariat avec le FSJU jeunesse et les Radio de la Fréquence juive 94.8 FM
RESERVATION PLAN http://www.centre-rachi-art-et-culture.com/page/reservation
MARK BEN ON RADIO&CLIP SiteWeb:WWW.MARKBEN.FR

Radio or TV

Regina Resnik Presents Covert or Convert

BROADCAST PREMIERE (Metro New York)
Regina Resnik Presents Covert or Convert
~ A powerful expression of the Jewish spirit ~

CUNY TV Channel 75
Monday, October 20, 2008 10 p.m.
For RCN Cableviewers: Channel 77

Regina Resnik, narrator
Darynn Zimmer, soprano
Michael Philip Davis, tenor
Charles Robert Stephens, baritone
Vlad Iftinca, piano
David Leisner, guitar

Directed by Regina Resnik
Conceived and Written by Michael Philip Davis

Regina Resnik Presents Covert or Convert (running time: 58:07) is the second in a
three-part series on Jewish classical song entitled Colors of the Diaspora.

Narrated on-screen by operatic legend Regina Resnik, and illuminated by inspired
graphics and English subtitles, Covert or Convert pays homage to Jewish composers
who converted to Christianity but who wrote on Jewish themes, and the composers who
did not convert, but wrote on Jewish themes in secret, often at the risk of their
lives.…
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Concerts, WHERE: USA_NewEngland

Friends of Danny Concert tour kickoff

Concert
FOD is an acronym for Friends of Danny and the concert tour features many of the musicians who played in bands or jammed with Danny while he was alive, as well as many who never knew him but connect with his story. FODfest is a unique performance format: part song-swap, part jam session, part concert. Most of the participating musicians are meeting for the first time on stage.

Time and PlaceDate:
Friday, October 10, 2008
Time:
7:30pm – 11:00pm
Location: Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
Street: 14 Castle Street
City/Town: Great Barrington, MA

Since Daniel Pearl’s death, there have been many attempts to honor his memory and legacy, many of which revolve around music, because Daniel was a terrific musician always found other musicians to jam with no matter where he wound up.…
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Workshops

free open house

The Workmen’s Circle Klezmer Ensemble will be holding a free open house on Tuesday,
October 28, 2008 at 7 PM.
Led by famed klezmer musician Jeff Warschauer
Play wonderful music while making new friends and having a great time!
Free Open house: Tuesday, October 28, from 7-9 PM
Seven paid sessions, Tuesdays at 7 PM: November 4, 11, 18 and 25, December 2, 9
and 16.
* Open to all instrumentalists who play and read music at at least an intermediate
level
* Study with an internationally recognized master instructor
* Learn tunes from the diverse klezmer tradition
* Develop tools for improvisation
Single session class fee: $30. Discount for Workmen’s Circle members and/or those
attending all seven sessions: $180
Sessions will take place at the Workmen’s Circle, 45 East 33 Street, Manhattan (between
Park and Madison).…
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Choral, Concerts, WHERE: USA_NewEngland

Zamir to Perform with Jerusalem Choir in Boston

DATE & TIME:Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION:The Fenway Center at Northeastern University (corner St. Stephen and
Gainsborough Streets), Boston, MA
COST:NU Students with ID free; Adults: $20. To buy tickets: www.gonu.com/tickets/

Northeastern University will present the only Boston appearance by the renowned
Jerusalem Academy Chamber Choir, under the direction of Prof. Stanley Sperber. The Academy Choir, now in its 40th season, iis considered one of Israel’s finest vocal ensembles, performing frequently with
the Israel Philharmonic and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. This will be the first concert on the choir’s
American tour. Also on the program will be the Northeastern University Chamber Chorus and the Zamir
Chorale of Boston, conducted by Prof. Joshua Jacobson. The program includes Daniel Pinkham‘s Wedding Cantata, Yehezkel Braun‘s Song of Songs, and other works by American and Israeli composers.…
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Cantorial

‘Prince of Kosher Gospel,’ Joshua Nelson, To Kick Off Mitzvah Weekend

The ‘Prince of Kosher Gospel,’ Joshua Nelson, at
Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Manhattan

The ‘Prince of Kosher Gospel,’ Joshua Nelson, will perform
during the 6p.m. Shabbat Services, Friday, October 17, 2008 at Congregation Rodeph
Sholom, Manhattan. Cantor Rebecca Garfein, Senior Cantor of Congregation Rodeph
Sholom along with Assistant Cantor, Shayna Peavey and the Rodeph Sholom Children’s
Choir, will join Joshua Nelson in soulful song to kick off Rodeph Sholom’s annual
Mitzvah Marathon Weekend.